NRL 2022: Corey Parker and Josh Aloiai war of words; Sea Eagles pride jersey, news, updates

Josh Aloiai and Corey Parker are at odds over the gay pride jersey scandal. Aliaia is one of seven players who refused to wear the jersey in their match against the Roosters. Parker is a Fox Sports NRL expert. He claims Alioia's argument didn't make sense. Ali also has a sister who is gay. She understood his position. The Sea Eagles lost a chance to play in the semis because of the issue. Des Hasler was sacked because the team lost the game.

Josh Aloiai and his teammates boycotted the jersey for religious and cultural reasons. Alia and family received death threats. The Sea Eagles ended their 2022 campaign with seven consecutive losses in the wake of jersey scandal. They missed out on finals and rumours of discontent within the Manly camp. They will continue to play in rounds where the Sea Birds don a rainbow jersey in future. It is not clear if they will play against the Sydney Roosters.